Andrew Lynch starred with a treble on Buckers Bridge, Mr Goodenough and Clonbanon Lad at Punchestown yesterday.

Absent for two years since winning a novice hurdle at the 2012 Punchestown Festival, Arvika Ligeonniere made a hugely impressive return to action and chasing debut in the Punchestown For Events Beginners Chase at Punchestown yesterday.

CULLOVILLE GAA club have vowed to co-operate with the investigation being undertaken by the CCC of the Armagh County Board into the incident in last Sunday’s league match between Culloville and Maghery, that left former Armagh All-Ireland winning minor Kevin Nugent with serious facial injuries.

I’M something of an optimist by nature but I can’t help but detect a number of very positive signs on the Irish greyhound front that provides renewed hope for the future of the industry.

Cool Warrior took top honours after a thrilling finish to the KFM Hunters Chase at Punchestown.

A US soldier opened fire on fellow troops at a counselling centre inside a US base yesterday, killing five before being taken into custody, the US command and Pentagon officials said.

A deadly storm system rumbled across the southern US over the weekend where tornadoes and severe weather killed at least 20 people in three states.

The flirtatious first meeting between Paula Yates and Michael Hutchence has come top of a list of notorious rock star interviews.

The victim of a fatal road traffic collision at Martinstown, near Newbridge, Co Kildare, yesterday has been named by gardaí.

A film about, if it’s about anything, skateboarding in all its manifestations.

Kevin Blackwell's Leeds got their quest for a quick return to the Premiership off to a good start but in the newly-named Coca-Cola Championship.

Oleg Luznhy has been released by Arsenal, it was announced today.

A Limerick man has been found guilty of the murder of a man he described as a friend by a unanimous jury verdict in the Central Criminal Court.

A jury has retired to consider a verdict in the trial of a Limerick man accused of murder.

A jury in the trial of a 38-year-old Limerick man accused of murder by stabbing is expected to retire to consider a verdict on Tuesday next.

A 20-year-old Limerick man bled to death from a total of 63 knife wounds inflicted rapidly and possibly while he was crouched in a defensive position, the Central Criminal Court heard today.

A 38-year-old Limerick man went on trial in the Central Criminal Court today for the murder of another man who died after being stabbed and cut 63 times.

Mark Fish and new England international Paul Konchesky are ruled out of the Charlton line up for the visit of Aston Villa tomorrow by suspensions.

John Robinson could return in midfield for Charlton at Manchester City tomorrow to replace thigh injury victim Robbie Mustoe, who will be out for two weeks.

Fulham 1 Charlton 0

Facundo Sava unveiled an unusual goalscoring celebration after scoring what proved to be the only goal as Fulham beat Charlton at Loftus Road.

Facundo Sava fired Fulham in front against Charlton at half-time at Loftus Road.

Manchester United may still be struggling for top form but their character could not be questioned as Ruud van Nistelrooy came off the bench to inspire them to a spirited comeback at Charlton.

Leeds manager Terry Venables believes the Football Association should adopt a definitive stance over with regard to putting players on trial by video.

THE Football Association announced yesterday that no action would be taken against Thierry Henry for alleged use of an elbow against Charlton’s John Robinson, but insisted there were no plans to change the way incidents were reviewed, despite criticism from leading club managers.

The Football Association have confirmed that no action is to be taken against Thierry Henry following the Arsenal striker‘s alleged use of an elbow on Charlton midfielder John Robinson.

ARSENE WENGER has called for a radical overhaul of the video evidence system, which would ensure that David Beckham was investigated alongside Thierry Henry for weekend elbow incidents.

Arsene Wenger has called for a radical overhaul of the video evidence system, so all elbowing incidents are investigated.

England captain David Beckham has escaped punishment for elbowing Lee Bowyer during Manchester United‘s 1-0 defeat against Leeds.

Aston Villa 2 Charlton 0

A defiant Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has blamed rich countries for the poverty and despair in his country and the rest of Africa.

Moroccan defender Tahar El Khalej grabbed a late equaliser to earn a point for Southampton at The Valley.

Jorge Leitao gave manager Colin Lee a dream start to his managerial career at Walsall with a double strike to earn an FA Cup fourth-round victory at The Valley.

Emile Heskey is set to lead Liverpool’s defence of the FA Cup against Birmingham tomorrow despite a goal drought which is threatening his starting place.

Goodison Park old boy Graham Stuart deepened the gloom at Everton by firing Charlton ahead in the first half.

Missed opportunities were the order of the day at Craven Cottage, as Fulham and Charlton played out a 0-0 draw.

Charlton 1 Fulham 1

Today

Alan Curbishley is without a host of regular first-teamers as Charlton start the new season at home to Everton.

Railtrack has announced pre-tax losses of £534m after the Hatfield accident in which four people died and the costly programme of track repairs which followed it.

Blue-chip stocks suffered a late fall as the FTSE-100 Index fell back from the all-important 6,000 barrier.

Sunderland gained revenge for their play-off final heartache by completing a Premiership double over Charlton.

Benito Carbone and Robert Blake were the heroes for Bradford City as they disposed of European hopefuls Charlton who had a dire performance at Valley Parade.